Let’s try this again: Mookie Betts blockbuster nears completion as Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins work out new deal(s)
It was a trade that began with talks in November, picked up life in January, was agreed upon in principal last week, hit a speed bump days later, but was finally agreed upon Sunday, much to the relief of Major League Baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins have worked out a new version of the blockbuster deal, according to an official with knowledge of the negotiations.
The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced.
Mookie Betts and David Price are going from the Red Sox to the Dodgers.
The Red Sox are receiving outfielder Alex Verdugo, infield prospect Jeter Downs and catching prospect Connor Wong from the Dodgers.
The Twins are getting pitcher Kenta Maeda, a prospect and $10 million from the Dodgers.
Twins reliever Brusdar Graterol, whose medical reports prompted this entire hold-up as the Red Sox voiced concerns, is now going to the Dodgers, along with the 67th overall pick in the 2020 draft.
